All India Open Bridge Tournament – 2026
Organized by Vidarbha Bridge Association, Nagpur,
National Ranking Event (Cat -A)
Under the aegis of Vidarbha Bridge Association, with the support of MBA and BFI
Dates: 5th – 8th February, 2026
Venue: Institute of Engineers, Nagpur
Tournament Highlights:
Events:
Vijay Joshan Cup – Pairs Event
Manohar Tarkunde Cup – Team Event
Prize Money: Over ₹10 Lakhs in total
Status:
Upgraded to National Level (Category A)
Eligible for National Ranking Points and BFI Masterpoints
More Details:
Further information & entries:
Mr. Anil Mohota – +91 98222 41942 , Mr. Rajeev Khandelwal – +91 98200 75239BROCHURE: CLICK HERE
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
5th February
09:30 AM – Registration & Inauguration
10:00 AM – Team Event (Rounds 1 & 2)
01:00 PM – Lunch
01:00 PM – Team Event (Rounds 3 & 4)
05:00 PM – High Tea
05:30 PM – Team Event (Rounds 5 & 6)
6th February
09:30 AM – Team Event (Rounds 7 & 8)
12:30 PM – Lunch
01:30 PM – Two Sessions of Match Point Pairs
01:30 PM – Team Event Pre-Quarter Finals
(Elimination I)
7th February
09:30 AM – Team Event Quarter Finals (10×3)
09:30 AM – Match Point Pairs
10:00 AM – Strata Pairs
01:00 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – Match Point Pairs
(Elimination II – Losers of Quarter Finals to Join; 15+1 teams of VBA qualify)02:00 PM – Team Event Semi-Finals
8th February
09:30 AM – Pairs Match Point Finals (2 Sessions)
09:30 AM – Team Event Semi-Finals Play-off & Finals
09:30 AM – Strata Pairs
05:30 PM – High Tea & Prize Distribution Ceremony
Decision of the Organising Committee and the CTD shall be final.
ACCOMMODATION
30 rooms have been pre-booked at MLA Hostel, Civil Lines, Nagpur at a subsidised rate.
Allotment on first-come, first-served basis
Available only after submission of registration fees
Booking deadline: 26th January
HELP DESK
Mr. Anil Mohota: +91 98222 41942
Entries will be accepted as per the following fee structure:
Team Event (Manohar Tarkunde Cup)
Team of Four: ₹10,000
Additional Team Member (if any): ₹2,000
Pairs Event (Vijay Joshan Cup)
Entry Fee per Pair: ₹4,000
Additional Entry (if applicable): ₹2,000
